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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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